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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,900.17, 226,385.28 and 44,279.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,900.17, 226,385.28 and 44,279.78 is: 66,429.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,900.17 : 226,385.28 = 44,279.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,900.17/226,385.28 = 44,279.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,900.17x = 226,385.28 × 44,279.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,900.17x = 10,024,289,261.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,024,289,261.71/150,900.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,429.94

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